Dozens of migrants found dead in 18-wheeler in Texas

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Dozens of migrants found dead in 18-wheeler in Texas

Police and other first responders work the scene where officials say dozens of people have been found dead and multiple others were taken to hospitals with heat-related illnesses after a semitrailer containing suspected migrants was found, Monday, June 27, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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UPDATED 10:43 AM PT – Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Dozens of migrants were found trapped in a tractor trailer that tipped over on a highway in San Antonio, Texas. According to reports, at least 50 people are now confirmed dead after being abandoned inside the trailer. Other survivors were transported to area hospitals are are said to be in varying conditions.

The events unfolded on a sweltering day with temperatures reaching 100-degrees outside. Officials said there was no working AC or signs of water in the truck. Republicans have called this tragedy another example of President Joe Biden's open border policies with no deterrence in the US immigration system.

Horrified at the tragic loss of life near San Antonio. This speaks to the desperation of migrants who would put their lives in the hands of callous human smugglers who show no regard for human life. We'll be working w/ our partners to assist in every way w/ the investigation.

— CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus (@CBPChrisMagnus) June"]CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus on Twitter: "Horrified at the tragic loss of life near San Antonio. This speaks to the desperation of migrants who would put their lives in the hands of callous human smugglers who show no regard for human life. We'll be working w/ our partners to assist in every way w/ the investigation."[/url] 28, 2022

San Antonio Fire Chief, Charles Hood said the survivors ranged in age and suffered from heat-related ailments

"Fortunately, we were able to transport 16 people: 12 of those are adults and four are pediatric," he stated. "All of them were conscious at the time upon transportation. The patients that we saw were hot to the touch. They were suffering from heat stroke, heat exhaustion. No signs of water in the vehicle. It was a refrigerated tractor-trailer, but there was no visible working AC unit on that rig."

San Antonio Mayor, Ron Nirenberg lamented at the human toll accumulated by traffickers taking advantage of people in need.

"So I would urge you all to think compassionately and pray for the deceased, the ailing, the families," he noted. "And we hope that those responsible for putting these people in such inhumane conditions are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

San Antonio Police Chief, William McManus said three individuals were taken into custody in connection to the incident, but it's currently unknown whether the suspects were directly involved in human trafficking. An investigation into the matter is currently being spearheaded by the US Homeland Security Investigations.

This administration continues to blatantly lie to the American people that the border is "closed," "effectively managed," and that they have "operational control" of it.

It is a catastrophe of the highest degree. https://t.co/nf1oEY9yW1

— Congressman Cliff Bentz (@RepBentz) June"]Congressman Cliff Bentz on Twitter: "This administration continues to blatantly lie to the American people that the border is "closed," "effectively managed," and that they have "operational control" of it. It is a catastrophe of the highest degree.... https://t.co/xE4x06W8oo"[/url] 28, 2022

The incident is not the first human smuggling tragedy San Antonio has witnessed. Back in 2017, 10 migrants perished while trapped inside a truck at a Walmart parking lot. Additionally, the bodies of 19 migrants were found inside a vehicle during a heat wave back in 2003.

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